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Cook with love, like Grandma did.

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As a chef & food content creator, my goal is to inspire easy, everyday cooking by sharing step-by-step recipes for you to try. Food that looks good, feels good, and tastes even better. Whether you’re new to the kitchen looking to learn, or a soulful seasoned pro ready to mix things up, you’ll find all the recipes, tips, and tricks you need to vibe in the kitchen with me!

@chefmikehard 1/31/25 @chefmikehard 1/31/25

TikTok Viral Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich Recipe

One thing Chicago knows is a good hoagie and this is the best one you will ever make! If you’re still putting together your Sunday big game menu, my Italian grinder salad hoagie needs to be on it. So cook with me! #LetsVibe

@chefmikehard 1/26/25 @chefmikehard 1/26/25

Fresh Salmon Croquettes Recipe

Salmon croquettes will never not remind me of my mom and grandma. We always had ‘em with some green peas & buttered rice on the side. Now the canned version is a classic, but using fresh salmon for your Salmon Croquettes is next level. And it’s so easy for you to make! #LetsVibe

@chefmikehard 1/24/25 @chefmikehard 1/24/25

Nanny’s Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Some recipes just feel like warm memories of family — a mother, an aunt, a grandad. For me it’s my grandmother Nanny and her sweet potato pie. So cook with me! #LetsVibe

@chefmikehard 1/17/25 @chefmikehard 1/17/25

Best New Year Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe

If you didn’t make your black eyed peas for the New Year yet here is your sign to try my black eyed peas recipe that tastes like peace & prosperity in every bite! #LetsVibe

@chefmikehard 11/19/24 @chefmikehard 11/19/24

Mississippi Pot Roast Greens

Do greens really need meat in ‘em to taste good? Or do y’all just be saying anything on the internet…

If you’re team greens full of flavorful meaty bits in every bite then my Mississippi Pot Roast Greens is the holiday game changer you need in your life! #LetsVibe

@chefmikehard 11/1/24 @chefmikehard 11/1/24

Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Bars

My grandmother Nanny made the best cheesecake! It was one of the first recipes she taught me. Her sweet potato pie was as good as it gets too. So I’m combining the best of both worlds with my Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Bars! #LetsVibe

"So glad I found your hot water cornbread recipe! It's like my grandma's kitchen came to life in my own—each bite felt like a warm hug from home."

-Jasmine, Atlanta
"Made your southern hoe cakes. Crispy, golden perfection. Brought a little taste of the South right to the Pacific Northwest."

-Chris, Seattle
"That Louisiana dirty rice?! Spicy, flavorful, and oh-so-delicious! Will be making again!"

-Aisha, Chicago
"I cannot believe I made Cornbread Dressing!! Thank you so much for the recipe!"

Lauren Ashley, Brooklyn
"Dude! I whipped up your spicy Cajun mac 'n cheese! Flavor explosion in every bite. My taste buds are still recovering!"

-David, Miami
"Now I know & love collards. Your recipe is right up there with mine. Thanks for sharing!"

-Jean, Houston
"Mississippi pot roast transformed my west coast kitchen into a southern haven!"

-Alex, Los Angeles
"Those 3 ingredient flaky biscuits stole the show at my Sunday brunch with the girls. Thank you!"

-Lisa, Philadelphia
"I wish I learned to cook from my grandma but your recipes remind me of her so much man."

-Antonio, New York City
"Omg! Soooo glad I found your page. Moved out of state for work but making your recipes takes me back home! xo"

-Destiny, Boston
"Young man! Where did you learn to cook like this? These recipes taste good as my own! LOVE it!

Lynette, Baltimore

Cook with love, like Grandma did.

Free recipes you’ll love to eat.

TikTok Viral Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich Recipe

Fresh Salmon Croquettes Recipe

Nanny’s Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Best New Year Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Mississippi Pot Roast Greens

Sweet Potato Pie Cheesecake Bars

"So glad I found your hot water cornbread recipe! It's like my grandma's kitchen came to life in my own—each bite felt like a warm hug from home."

"Made your southern hoe cakes. Crispy, golden perfection. Brought a little taste of the South right to the Pacific Northwest."

"That Louisiana dirty rice?! Spicy, flavorful, and oh-so-delicious! Will be making again!"

"I cannot believe I made Cornbread Dressing!! Thank you so much for the recipe!"

"Dude! I whipped up your spicy Cajun mac 'n cheese! Flavor explosion in every bite. My taste buds are still recovering!"

"Now I know & love collards. Your recipe is right up there with mine. Thanks for sharing!"

"Mississippi pot roast transformed my west coast kitchen into a southern haven!"

"Those 3 ingredient flaky biscuits stole the show at my Sunday brunch with the girls. Thank you!"

"I wish I learned to cook from my grandma but your recipes remind me of her so much man."

"Omg! Soooo glad I found your page. Moved out of state for work but making your recipes takes me back home! xo"

"Young man! Where did you learn to cook like this? These recipes taste good as my own! LOVE it!